St John Fisher Catholic College

A requires improvement academy converter school in Staffordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St John Fisher Catholic College.

Newcastle Under Lyme, ST52SJ Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

47

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
45.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.4
English & Maths grade 4+ %
56.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 63.1%
Continue in education or training
66.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 72.0%
Sustained employment
30.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 12.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
13 December 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Ashfields New Road
Newcastle Under Lyme, ST52SJ
Phone
1782307551
Website
saintjohnfishercc.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140802
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Ashfields New Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 2SJ
Website
http://www.saintjohnfishercc.co.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
981 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Birmingham
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,094
Free School Meals
20.7% (226 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (24 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
72.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
12.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
66%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
67 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

Education Continuation:
72.0 (+15.9 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
63.1 (+11.1 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
68 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
137
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,094 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★ ★★
(39 students)

Strong performance in 1 subject

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Active in developing their personal, spiritual and moral character. Love, faith and joy in an inclusive Catholic community. Dignity of the person and safeguarding as a priority. Compassion towards the most vulnerable and needy in our community. A hopeful disposition towards self and others; appreciation for community effort. Self-worth and self-discipline; eloquence, truthfulness and gratitude. Culture of achievement and academic growth. Engagement in charity work and wider community links. Broad, balanced curriculum and lifelong learning opportunities. Staff wellbeing and professional development.

Built on strong Catholic values; The Fisher Way; inclusive Catholic community; focus on spiritual development, love, faith and joy, and safeguarding as a priority.

Head Teacher's Message

The Fisher Way aims to educate and inspire with joy, faith and love in an inclusive Catholic community; we know every learner as a unique God-given gift and aim to nurture them to become the best version of themselves, with a broad curriculum, strong emphasis on wellbeing and extensive extra-curricular opportunities.

Facilities

Gym facilities on site

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

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